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In grass field 300m from entrance. Free for English Heritage members displaying a valid car sticker. Non-members must pay.
The Stokesay Castle tearoom has picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. The menu features ingredients and recipes from the area (Shropshire Fidget Pie, Shropshire Blue and more), as well as hot and cold sandwiches, light bites, homemade cakes and children's meals.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the castle courtyard, or on the benches immediately outside the visitor reception.
Gift shop is located in the visitor centre. We stock a wide range of Medieval and Tudor themed souvenirs, including toy swords and dressing up outfits, a lovely selection of jewellery and English Heritage gifts. We also have a range of tapestries.
Separate male and female toilets. Baby-changing facilities are located in the disabled toilet.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds (dog bowl/toileting available). With the exception of guide and hearing dogs, dogs are not allowed inside the castle.
An audio guide is available onsite using your phone or handset.
Baby-changing facilities are located in the disabled toilet.
Bottle/food warming and high chairs available in tearoom.
Small lockable storage area available in Gatehouse for school groups.
English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media. If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork. Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.